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Magical Refried Beans

4 from 1 vote
A great carb-free Mexican side dish or dip. Since it only has a few ingredients,it comes together fast. It’s also easy to make as a vegan dish.
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Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Pat Butter (Replace with 1 Tablespoon Oil to make Vegan)
  • 1/2 Onion (Diced)
  • 1 Can Black Beans (400g/14oz)
  • 1 Can Red Kidney Beans (400g/14oz)
  • 1 Tablespoon Tomato Paste (18g)
  • 1/2 Cup Water
  • Jalapeño Peppers (optional)

Equipment

  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Strainer
  • Pot with Cover
  • Stove Top

Method
 

  1. Dice ½ an onion and set it aside.
  2. Put a pat of butter in pot and it melt over medium-low heat.
  3. Add the ½ diced onion to the pot. Cook until the onions become translucent, about 5 minutes.
  4. While the onions are cooking, strain both cans of beans. Gently wash them in warm water and set aside.
  5. When the onions are cooked, add the beans, tomato paste, and jalapeño peppers to the pot. Mix well.
  6. Add water to the beans. The water should cover around 75% of the beans.
  7. Lower the heat to the lowest setting and cover.
  8. Check on the beans every 15 minutes and stir. If the mixture is dry, add a little water.
  9. After an hour, remove the cover and increase the temperature a little.  
  10. Allow the excess water to evaporate over the next 20 minutes, stirring frequently.
  11. Keep a close eye on the pot, and when it reaches a consistency that you find favorable, remove from the heat.
  12. You can mash the beans or serve them unmashed.

Notes

*The Jalapeño Peppers can be replaced with Sweet Red Peppers if less heat is desired.